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<p>80.221.36.77: </p> <hr /> <div>{{wiktionary}}<br /> '''Sisu''' is a [[Finnish language|Finnish]] term that combines inner strength, determination, perseverance in the face of adversity, and a strong work ethic. There is no direct [[English language|English]] translation, but the concept can be somewhat expressed as &quot;tough as nails&quot; or &quot;hard-nosed&quot;. To [[anthropology|anthropologists]], it is an appropriate invention for a cold northern land, fractured by thousands of lakes, and long under threat of being overwhelmed, militarily, linguistically and otherwise, by more powerful neighbours. Similar concepts exist among other cold-weather peoples, such as the [[Inuit]] and [[Chukchi people|Chukchi]].<br /> <br /> Due to its cultural significance, ''Sisu'' is a common element of [[brand name]]s in [[Finland]]. For example, there are both [http://www.sisuauto.com/en/summary.html Sisu trucks] and [http://www.sisu.com Sisu vitamins]. Sisu is also a brand of strong-tasting candy manufactured by [http://www.leaf.fi Leaf] and metapolitical organization [http://www.suomensisu.fi Suomen Sisu].<br /> <br /> The term is commonly used in everyday speech to describe stoic toughness. It is widely understood in the [[Upper Peninsula of Michigan|Upper Peninsula]] of [[Michigan]], which is home to a large concentration of Finnish-Americans. For instance: ''Even after cutting his hand open and getting 12 stitches, he didn't shed a tear. Wow! He's got sisu!'' By analogy, the term has picked up new meanings. Depending on context, &quot;sisu&quot; can refer to spunk, attitude, self-confidence, and so on. <br /> <br /> In Finland, there's a well-known saying that the Finnish culture can be condensed in three s's: &quot;sisu, [[sauna]] and [[Sibelius]]&quot;. (The Finnish name of Finland, [[Suomi]], also startes with an s.)<br /> <br /> ----<br /> ''SISU'' is also the [[acronym]] for the educational association of the National Sports Confederation for [[Sweden]]. The allusion is intentional.<br /> ----<br /> <br /> {{Finland-stub}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Finland]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Sisu]]<br /> [[fi:Sisu]]<br /> [[sv:Sisu]]</div>

80.221.36.77 https://ideawaza.com/index.php?title=Sisu&diff=50892 2005-08-15T16:38:22Z

<p>80.221.36.77: </p> <hr /> <div>{{wiktionary}}<br /> '''Sisu''' is a [[Finnish language|Finnish]] term that combines inner strength, determination, perseverance in the face of adversity, and a strong work ethic. There is no direct [[English language|English]] translation, but the concept can be somewhat expressed as &quot;tough as nails&quot; or &quot;hard-nosed&quot;. To [[anthropology|anthropologists]], it is an appropriate invention for a cold northern land, fractured by thousands of lakes, and long under threat of being overwhelmed, militarily, linguistically and otherwise, by more powerful neighbours. Similar concepts exist among other cold-weather peoples, such as the [[Inuit]] and [[Chukchi people|Chukchi]].<br /> <br /> Due to its cultural significance, ''Sisu'' is a common element of [[brand name]]s in [[Finland]]. For example, there are both [http://www.sisuauto.com/en/summary.html Sisu trucks] and [http://www.sisu.com Sisu vitamins]. Sisu is also a brand of strong-tasting candy manufactured by [http://www.leaf.fi Leaf] and metapolitical organization [http://www.suomensisu.fi Suomen Sisu].<br /> <br /> The term is commonly used in everyday speech to describe stoic toughness. It is widely understood in the [[Upper Peninsula of Michigan|Upper Peninsula]] of [[Michigan]], which is home to a large concentration of Finnish-Americans. For instance: ''Even after cutting his hand open and getting 12 stitches, he didn't shed a tear. Wow! He's got sisu!'' By analogy, the term has picked up new meanings. Depending on context, &quot;sisu&quot; can refer to spunk, attitude, self-confidence, and so on. <br /> <br /> In Finland, there's a well-known saying that the Finnish culture can be condensed in three s's: &quot;sisu, sauna and Sibelius&quot;. <br /> <br /> ----<br /> ''SISU'' is also the [[acronym]] for the educational association of the National Sports Confederation for [[Sweden]]. The allusion is intentional.<br /> ----<br /> <br /> {{Finland-stub}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Finland]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Sisu]]<br /> [[fi:Sisu]]<br /> [[sv:Sisu]]</div>

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